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Camera Underwater Housing LX3 (Panasonic)
User Manual
1. Introduction
Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic LX3 camera. For those
who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with full-function
control buttons, bulkhead connector for external flash and interchangeable ports for conversion lens. The
acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier. For closure, the
double o-rings and key-hole lock design provide ease of use and added security. Now you can use small
cameras with the feel and function of professional housings.
2. Specifications
Test Pressure
Closure Design
Body Material
Overall Size
Total Weight
Buoyancy (with camera)
Accessories
Housings individually tested to 10 Bar (90 m / 300 ft.) Recommended
working pressure 60 m
Double O-rings, Key-hole Lock
6061 Aluminum, Acrylic
134 x 152 x 112 mm (LxWxH)
Approximately 0.9 kg (Housing only)
Slightly negative in salt water
Spare main O-rings ( included)
Silicone O-ring grease ( included) Carrying bag ( included)
Red filter (optional)
Extension arm for strobe or video light (optional)
Macro and Wide Angle lens (optional)
Dome port and extension adaptor (optional)
Housing for FL50 Flash (optional)
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Function Controls
4. Set up Instructions
5. Use & Care of Housing
6. Service
7. Warranty
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Summary of Contents for 10 Bar LX3
- Page 1 User Manual 1. Introduction Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic LX3 camera. For those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with full-function control buttons, bulkhead connector for external flash and interchangeable ports for conversion lens. The acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier.
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Page 2: Function Controls
3. Function Controls 3.1 Buttons & Parts (1) FLASH ON (2) FLASH OFF (3) FOCUS (4) CURSOR (5) ASPECT RATIO (6) MODE DIAL (7) SHUTTER / ZOOM (8) ON/OFF (9) JOYSTICK (10) DISPLAY / DELE (11) REC / PLAYBACK (12) AF/AE LOCK / Menu/Set (13) BULKHEAD (14) LOCKING LEVER (15) HOUSING BODY... -
Page 3: Set Up Instructions
¡cursor¡ function . For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each control, please consult the Panasonic LX3 camera instruction manual. 4. Set up Instructions 4.1 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. - Page 4 4.2 Maintaining the O-ring Seal If the main body to lid O-rings are not installed, install the O-rings before diving. Their care and maintenance are critical to the watertight integrity of the housing. If the O-rings are contaminated, or not already installed; inspect, grease and install the O-rings according to the following guidelines.
- Page 5 Once the O-ring has been inspected and verified fit for use, apply a small amount of silicone grease to the O-ring. The silicone grease must be evenly distributed round the O-ring. Install the O-ring into the groove; run a finger round the O-ring, to make sure it is snugly seated in the groove. 4.4 Key-hole Lock The Key-hole Lock is simple and easy to use and adding security.
- Page 6 4.6 Mounting the Converter Lens and Dome Port (Optional) The 10Bar LX3 housing interchangeable port system is designed to accommodate dry converter lens for use underwater. The installation procedure is as follows: a. Remove the cover ring on the camera lens and mounting the lens adaptor...
- Page 7 b. Install the camera into housing d. fix the Converter Lens There are o-rings on all the components of the port parts which should be installed according to the procedures at 4.3. 4.7 Using External Strobes: There is an option for Bulkhead SNM5 (Subtronic) or Bulkhead NKF5 (Nikonos). Check the o-rings and connect the strobe sync cord to housing¡s bulkhead.
- Page 8 5.2 General Operation. The control levers and push buttons consist of internal double O-ring seals on a stainless steel shaft. This operating the controls, avoid excessively rapid arrangement is very reliable, however as a precaution, when movements, as this may distort the O-ring. Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a few seconds to power on.
- Page 9 7. Warranty The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to 10BAR does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for the housing itself. any equipment housed inside, or used together with the housing. housing flooding within the period of warranty, 10BAR will repair or replace the housing.